“Mom, I’m sick and tired of your asking about me!” Rachel yelled, “You have to understand that I’m no longer a kid! I have every right to do as I wish provided I don’t disturb people. Mom, I want to let you know this! As soon as dad comes back home, I’ll let him know!”
“Rachy, what had come over you?!” Her Mom inquired, infuriated at her daughter’s strange behavior. “I’m surprised that you have the guts to tell me what you’ve just told me! Let me ask you: ‘who is the force behind this silly attitude of yours? Your friends? I guess maybe!’ Your dad, my sweetheart, has always wanted the best for you but here you’re trying to inform me how grown you are!”
“Yes, I want you to know that I’m grown up now! For Moon's sake, mom, I’m 18 years of age! I know what’s good for me now and what’s not!
